Azure

You’re in a five star restaurant, in a five star hotel, with five star prices, and the waiter has to shine a torch over your food so he can tell what you’ll be eating in the dark on the beach front ? I don’t think so! Even if that hadn’t happened (it did, look at my photos! ) the food was way off the mark in terms of offerings, portions and presentation. It cost an arm and a leg and in no way was it worth it! So many better places around.

Visited August of 2022. The steak/short rib was very good, my wife had the fish and also very good. The truffle mashed is probably one of the best I’ve had, highly recommend ordering it. Overall very good food with great location and atmosphere. A very great restaurant, probably in our top 3 in waikiki. I reserved a couple months in advance and were able to get outdoor seating. They had custom menus with our names on it when we arrived which was a bonus. Food is delicious here and the service was on point when we visited. I believe price was around $200 - $300, with wine pairing, if I can remember.

The five course meal was a disappointment, everything was bland or combined in odd ways that didn’t make sense. Some of us couldn’t finish a vegetarian mushroom dish due to it being too bitter. Update: just threw up due to food poisoning one hour after dinner ended, 12:30am.

Had a wonderful birthday celebration here. Our table was right on the beach and the view was fantastic. Unfortunately, it was a pre-fixed menu, but all in all great place. The wine pairings were also delicious and the service phenomenal.

We arrived around 8pm, missing out on the ocean view, and found the restaurant nearly deserted, lacking an impressive atmosphere. However, the food was beautifully plated and very delicious, with the exception of the beet salad which needed a bit more flavor im my opinion. The Honu tart was particularly enjoyable.

We will never go back. Every dish was unremarkable and a couple were truly terrible. I hate writing negative reviews, especially when the waitstaff is excellent and the view is gorgeous. But this was a terrible meal. Over $600 and most of it was completely disappointing. ◆ 2020, Alsace Pinot Blanc, Trimbach — fine, but nothing special. The wine list is largely California and Oregon which definitely limits your options. Plus the markup was high. ✓ great wasabi ✓ we could change the beet salad to a green salad - cocktails: the Helumoa Mai Tai was a nice clarified cocktail, but I wouldn’t call it a Mai Tai. Their house Mai Tai was not nearly as good as the one you can get at the Mai Tai Bar just outside of Azure. - Green salad was… fine? It started a trend of little pink flowers stamped out of a completely flavorless vegetable just so they can add some pink to things and keep it in the hotel theme. - Ahi Crudo was completely overwhelmed by the smokey-fishy character of too much katsuobushi. I couldn’t taste the tuna at all. - Poached Scallops, despite having lots of ingredients, made for a bland plate. - Snake River Farm Stripling & Short Rib was served lukewarm. The accompanying sauce was overly thick (not all of it would even pour out the little pitcher). The cauliflower accompaniment was just half-hazard florets strewn on the plate. Mashed potatoes were overly garlicky. - Pan-Seared Local Fish (that night it was Kanpachi/Amberjack). I’m truly sorry an animal was killed for this dish. If that fillet was pan-seared, then some chef needs to go back to culinary school. My guess was it was sous vide prepared and then had the skin (badly) torched. Again the main was served lukewarm. The seafood boudin was a steamed roll of miserable eating, under seasoned and rubbery in texture. The accompanying potatoes were undercooked. A plate of food so sad I didn’t eat most of it. - Citrus Olive cake was just a mess of construction. The cake was placed on top of the lemon creme disk which meant that every bite squished the whole column into a mess over and over again. The creme was lightly lemony but overly gelatin in its texture (so that it could support the flavorless cake?). The other flavors (li-hing, strawberry, vanilla rhubarb) just weren’t punchy. It tasted like jam out of a jar. And the olive tulle wasn’t even crisp. There are many fine dining restaurants on Waikiki. Probably any of them would be a better $600 meal.

It was amazing at Azure! We had a very wonderful experience from the waiter Jan T.! It’s a set menu of $120 for dinner per person. The food was amazing and refreshing. Jan was also very hospitable and considerate. We got complimentary champagne from Jan and the reception lady! It was an excellent place for celebration.

Absolutely incredible experience. Our waiter greeted us by name and explained the menu in detail to us. It is strictly prix-fixe right now, but the options they have available were mind blowing. The presentation of each course was stunning. I highly recommend getting the wine pairing for each course as well.

+ Food: fresh ingredients, amazing flavors, beautiful presentation. We had the Tasting Menu, which has 5 courses. The crab bisque was especially memorable. + Service: friendly, courteous, attentive, knowledgeable about the food + Ambiance: gorgeous view of Diamond Head, perfect sunset + Overall: Pricey, but worth it for the experience! Recommend making a reservation 2-3 days in advance and asking for a table with a good sunset view.

The setting was beautiful, wonderful ocean view, but the food was not that good. The seafood trio stood out, but otherwise, it was a bit too creative. The lamb was especially unusual, very tough and gamey, and I didn't like the truffle taste in the dessert. The service was also poor, our waiter seemed nervous the entire meal, and was quite terse. He claimed he had tried and enjoyed all the entrees, but then didn't know if our lamb was prepared correctly, and said that the problem might be our knives were dull, but didn't offer us better utensils. For what we paid, I expected more

About a 2-2.5: Located at the Royal Hawaiian, Azure offers a 5-course tasting menu. There is also an optional wine pairing, if you're interested. When making reservations, be sure to request the cabana, as it's more private and secluded. The other option is the Lanai, which is an open terrace, facing the beach. My tasting involved: +the Portabello & Nopales - tomatoes, arugula, feta cheese, and pumpkin seeds +Trio of Seafood - with uni, king crab, abalone, and wasabi panna cotta +Tomato & Amaebi - prepared with guajillo, ikura, and creme fraiche +Lobster - with corn and swiss chard creme +and, the Sundae - with truffle cotton candy, honey tuille, and macadamia nuts, opting for the sake ice cream and the foie gras white ganache Overall, the tasting was just okay; I think we were a little disappointed in the presentation as well as the flavors - some just didn't work, and others were a bit odd. We were seated promptly, and the staff were efficient and attentive. +located at the Royal Hawaiian

The moment my sister and I approached the reception we were greeted with a pleasant "good morning " staffs are awesome friendly especially our server. He gave us so much wonderful fruit drinks that it brought myself and my sister back to our childhood memories. The area that we set was the same table we had last year. Definitely will be back next year.

Went here as my big family of my honeymoon Hawaii trip. Food was okay, staff was friendly and the restaurant is beautiful with great views. This is part of a hotel and very nice place to take photos and hang out. The reason for the low rating is because the food did not meet my expectations. I believe they were trying out different flavors that for me did not work. Please keep in mind, this is my taste buds, this might work for you and if in town, give it a try but it is on the pricey side.

I was a bit dubious dining at Azure since the restaurant now only offers a 5-course tasting menu for $145 per person with no ala carte menu options. That just seems to limit their customer base. But once we arrived at the stunning Pink Palace of the Pacific (The Royal Hawaiian Hotel) where the restaurant is located, it all made sense. To get to Azure you have to walk through the gorgeous Marrakech-styled lobby straight towards the ocean. The restaurant is beachfront along Waikiki's most famous stretch of sand. We were seated alongside (up to the sand!) of this world-famous beach with a million dollar view of Diamond Head and a stunning sunset. The servers were top tier - professional, kind and patient (we were snapping hundreds of photos!). The food was delicious and plated very prettily. So of course, $145 per person is a drop in the bucket to pay for this ultimate Waikiki experience.

My partner and I come to the islands at least twice a year and one of those times is for our anniversary. I've been dying to try out Azure ever since I first heard of it many years ago, and on this trip, we finally made a reservation and tried it out for our anniversary dinner. Azure's vibes are immaculate. We were seated right on the beach with the most beautiful sunset and view of diamond head. The tasting menu was more limited than I'd like (only one appetizer course and only 3 choices per dish) but the food was overall really good. I am normally vegan but always give in and eat fish when I visit Hawaii, however, it was so refreshing to see an up-scale restaurant have fully vegan items on the menu so they immediately got points for that, and of course I had to try the vegan items! The beet salad appetizer was just okay -- the beets themselves were fantastic but the whipped goat cheese just didn't go with this dish and there was far too much of the cheese and not enough of the beets. For my second course, I had the heart of palm which looked beautiful but sadly didn't have much flavor at all. Now, the seared tofu was the absolute star of the night. That was one of the best vegan entrees I've ever had. The curry underneath the tofu was so good! I could have eaten just that dish and been happy for the evening. My partner had the striploin and short rib and thoroughly enjoyed it as well (but had the same opinions about the beet salad and his poached scallops). The desserts were good -- not phenomenal but overall a satisfactory ending to a satisfactory meal. Oh, and the bread service was good! The lavash crisps with what tasted like zaatar seasoning were delicious. The service seemed nowhere to be found most of the time, but because of the quality of the food combined with the ambiance, we came to the conclusion that Azure deserves much of the praise it gets!

Food: 4/5 Service: 3/5 Atmosphere: 4/5 Value: 2/5 Came for breakfast and waited around 45minutes to be seated. Was seated beach side which was very nice but there were a ton of pigeons everywhere. We were served water and gave our order; waiting around 30minutes for the food. Overall the dishes weren't bad. Pink pancakes were delicious, the eggs your way and the omelette needs some more seasoning or flavor. Outside of that we were refilled at any time through our wait for beverages. Plus our waitress only came by one time during the meal. The price for what you pay is super expensive, so be ready for that if you choose to go.

Celebrating our 5th anniversary at Azure in Waikiki at the Royal Hawaiian was an unforgettable experience. Much mahalo to our amazing server, Thomas (Tom), who added immense comfort and joy to our fine dining experience. Returning home after nearly a year, I almost forgot the breathtaking beauty of Waikiki, especially during sunset hour. Azure offers the best view of Diamond Head from the beachfront. Our four-course meal was a solid 4/5. For appetizers, the red and golden beet salad with oranger slivers, goat cheese, fennel, nasturtiums, and gluten-free seeded crackers was a delightful start. We used the lavash crisps to finish the goat cheese, as recommended. The second course, poached scallops in coconut vinaigrette with basil oil, ogo, pea shoots, and lemon confit, was the highlight of the entire night! Unfortunately, a few of the scallops tasted a bit off. We used the bread to soak up the rest of the coconut sauce. Again, recommended by our server. Moving onto the main course, my partner enjoyed the Snake River Farm striploin and short rib with cauliflower and chive and nori tempura while I enjoyed the pan-seared Kona kampachi. The fish was cooked to perfection with crispy skin and moist meat. The fish cake wrapped in chard was a unique and delightful complement. Don't even get me started on the side of mashed potatoes. I need the recipe for that, please! At this point, our bellies were so full! Our desserts were packed to go. As a sweet surprise, the house treated us to a complimentary pineapple effervescence for our anniversary celebration.

What an excellent way to spend your first night on Waikiki Beach for sunset at oceanside. We thoroughly enjoyed our multi course meal. The wine pairing was superb and nice pours on each.

Came here to celebrate my anniversary and elopement. The staff was so wonderful that they sat us at the best spot outside to admire the sunset. Keep in mind this is a tasting menu of a four course meal. You do pick which of the options of each course you want, so my husband and I decided to choose different plates for the second and fourth course. This allowed us to taste more of what the restaurant had to offer. We both decided to order the Striploin and Short Rib plate as our main entree. So glad we did because it was delicious. I wouldn't want to share that dish, lol. It's a bit pricey, but the experience and food is worth it. I would come back. Plus with your reservation, you have complimentary valet parking at the Royal Hawaiian hotel.

The only other thing that I spent this much on in Waikiki included a bed and pillows. But every meal can't be a plate lunch and I was looking for at least one fine dining-like experience, and fortunately Azure didn't require me to wear a coat, so here we went. Sure, you'll be seated in an open air setting with a full view of the beach around golden hour, near a bunch of half naked bodies (the beachgoers, not your fellow diners - well for the most part) but some of the best scenery is actually on the plates! I recommend getting the four-course tasting menu...because it's the only thing they do so you'll probably leave pretty hungry if you don't. Each course is to be greatly admired, before tasting. Highlights for me were: Poached Scallops, Snake River Farm Striploin & Short Rib, Honu Tart Where you have the choice of course, obviously best for you and your dining partner to opt for different selections so that you get to try even more.

Christmas dinner was outstanding!! Great selection and excellent flavors. Wouldn't change a thing.

Food: 4 stars Service: 4 stars Ambiance: 5 stars Value: 3.5 stars Drinks: 4 stars This is my second time visiting, the first was on our honeymoon and this time around was our anniversary. It was one of our favorite dinners on our honeymoon, so we had high expectations. They're currently doing a price fixed menu, so it is pricey, but it matches the quality and portions of most other nice restaurants doing similar menus. We had the poached scallops and heart of palm after the beet starters, and enjoyed both. My husband unfortunately can't eat seafood, so it was his only option, but he loved it more than anticipated. The scallops were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was very flavorful. We both had the strip loin and short rib, which was tasty but not incredible. The desserts were also fine, but not anything extraordinary. The best part of the meal was the relaxing environment and incredible views - you definitely come here because you want to enjoy views of Waikiki and Diamondhead. They're some of the best views to be had, and definitely justify the price. Service overall was good, no issues. We'll be back!

Azure restaurant holds itself to be fine dining on the Waikiki beachfront, and it certainly is. It is one of the few establishments that actually has seating adjacent to the beach. When you look at my pics of our four course tasting menu, there is no doubt that you are in for a culinary treat. Keep in mind that you'll be paying a hefty price for these attributes. And as hoped for fine dining, the staff was very professional and had a high level of knowledge. We were there for a sunset dinner and the view didn't disappoint us. I don't have enough adjectives in my vocabulary to describe all the culinary skills that the Chef team used for our tasting menu. So I'll let my pics speak for that. But as you look at the pics, you'll see: foam, sauces, garnishments (yes, other than parsley), cream, flowers, and on and on - all the stops were pulled out. Each dish was meant to be a treat for the eyes as well as for the palate. While this was certainly a treat and a vastly upscale experience from all the other dining experiences we had on Oahu, it missed on the price point. On this experience it fell short of getting the full value of the price point. We were seated beach side, this was great, but also immediately next to the beach furniture and boat stacking area (albeit it was interesting watching them stack items). The food was quite good, but not OMG good. The presentation was great. The service was exceptional. Next time, we'll see if there is an option to the four course dining menu.

Bottom line is go here for the ambience on a special occasion, not specifically for the food. The food is not bad, it actually tastes good but I wouldn't say it's 130 pp level like Miro super special. It's solid and tastes good but the ambience, on the beach, with super solicitous and attentive service that makes it worth it. There's more seats on the outdoor patio right on the beach than inside. Choose outside if you want views of the water and sunset and Diamond head but don't mind the loud music from the hotel next door. There's a chained off area so that people can't walk right up to your dining area. It's covered but on a hot night maybe opt for inside. You can still see the beach but from a bit further away. What you are paying for is the service and nice little touches like specially printed menu with your special occasion printed on it. I'd say the servers and hosts were really polite and always on it and so professional. As for the food it was good. The beet salad starter was fine. The goat cheese is made into a foam. For the starter I think the scallops and the ahi crudo are equally good. For the main I'd definitely get the strip loin and short ribs - flavorful and tender and the buttery garlicky pommes purée (whipped potatoes essentially) was yummy. The fish was a little over seasoned and just fine. For dessert I'd get the citrus olive cake which was less sweet and more refreshing. The honu tart was a bit overly sweet due to the caramel. I think I'll keep this one in the rotation for special occasions like birthday or anniversaries etc in the same vein as plumeria or hau tree for the atmosphere but not for a foodie.

Everything was so good. We went ala carte on the menu and sat in the bar high tops. Looking out at the ocean. I think we may have had a better seat than the dining room. The scallop was so good we ordered more. The desert as well was amazing. We will be back!!

We came here for a special dinner and it was so nice. They have a prix fixe menu. Thankfully they were able to really nicely accommodate my vegetarian needs. The service was great. Friendly, attentive, but not overly engaging so we could sit and enjoy our time together. The food was amazing. Hawaii is full of delicious fruits and sweet things but most places we visited had very limited vegetarian options. Not Azure. The vegetarian dishes were fresh, different, and filling. I was so happy to finally be able to experience something that stood out and wow'ed me. We sat outside, right on the edge of the beach and it was perfect.

Came in without a reservation after an exhausting day of travel...warmly greeted and seated in the upper area by the bar, looking out to the main dining room and beach. Sully, our bartender/server, was absolutely gracious, full of fun and very accommodating...hand crafted a special cocktail for us, based on our tastes, while adding a Hawaiian touch to it, delicious! The food was excellent...we were able to order single items from the prix fixe menu, rather than the full dinner, which suited us perfectly. Nice wine selections as well. The setting is a calm oasis away from the Waikiki crowds, inside the historic and stunningly beautiful Royal Hawaiian Hotel. We lingered for a good long time, relaxing and enjoying Sully's company.

We loved our afternoon at Azure so much that we decided to go back for our last night in Waikiki for the 4-course meal and boy are we glad we did! Seated outside overlooking the beach, we watched the sun go down midway through a glorious meal, which we were informed upon arrival by our outstanding server, Jan, that the menu was now 5 courses. Good news for us because THIS CHEF IS GOOD. And the vegan options were incredibly flavorful and playful. WE LOVED OUR MEAL. And Jan was a total delight. He knew the menu inside and out, helped us make awesome choices and seemed to take great pleasure in how much we were loving our meal, which made for a really cozy vibe. Every morsel of food was divine, but my favorite was the Poached Hearts of Palm in the Coconut Broth (vegan) -- seriously, I may dream about this dish -- the delicacy of the flavors in this dish were totally original and really tasty. All the vegan options were actually. Dessert was also a homerun. This mean was a lovely way to say goodbye to Hawaii... until next time... ALOHA!

My boyfriend and I reserved this place awhile back because we wanted a classy place to celebrate our anniversary. When we arrived, we were seated next to the beach overlooking the sunset. It was a beautiful spot, with a few nuisances from people on the beach but overall scenic. We both ordered the prix fixe, which had a selection from 2 to 3 options per course. My boyfriend opted for an additional wine paring, but I went with just the no-boddah colada cocktail. Our waiter was very informative about each dish, and what he didn't know he would ask the chefs. He also took our photos with a Polaroid, which was a nice gesture. Each dish deserves its own mention, but to describe each dish in detail would spoil the fun of finding out for yourself. Azure's prix fixe menu changes from time to time. All dishes were delicious however, with wonderfully designed poke to cute desserts. The basil vinaigrette in the poached scallops was so good, my boyfriend ate it alone with a spoon! Our final dish was the seared white fish, which was cooked to perfection; a must have with the recommended wine paring! Overall this was an amazing dinner for our anniversary, and although we aren't too familiar with restaurant courses such as this, we were nevertheless amazed at each bite. Reserve early and enjoy this wonderful experience!

Wine pairing and course meal was an experience. Would I come back , probably not. The ambiance heading to the restaurant was on point ! However , the dining area lacked the wow factor and a bit too much foot traffic for my taste . bathrooms are yuck, but they are attached to the hotel so if your looking to see yourself in a fancy bathroom mirror , this place isnt it. They do print custom menus with your name on them , which felt quite personalized and made you feel like the price was justified . beet salad was not to anyone's palate . Scallops cold was an interesting experience , tasted great but if your looking for a hot pan seared scallop pass on this and grab the ahi. Fish portion was incredibly much smaller than the beef, fantastic taste but portion didn't match the beef. Mash potatoes are a bit gluey. the chocolate and peanut butter "tarts" was the best part and of course the port wine that paired .

I'm giving them 2 stars because of the exceptional service from the front reception, our server, and other staff. I'll add a half star for the hot bread and dessert. I was very excited to try this place out being at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. We all know how elegant this hotel is and having attended weddings and a few functions, I remember the food being really good. Fast forward to last weekend (Sat 2/18/23). Surprising for a Saturday night, they were not busy at all. Almost the entire indoors was empty. Side note: Alan Wong's my favorite resto and since they've closed in Sept 2020, I have been in a hunt for one that's just as good or at least come close his and I haven't found one. This is a $130/pp four course tasting menu. So hubs and I plus our drinks with 18% gratuity came out to almost $350. I will start with....Azure!! you have to do better and really step up your game!! You advertise as Waikiki's beachfront fine dining and let me tell you....it's mediocre!! The food was like something you get from up and coming chef/restaurant bar and theirs probably better! Also, you only have 2 1/2 sets of menu to prepare!! oMg so how can you go wrong!!! I say 2 1/2 coz I'm sure not many diners order the vegan option when paying $130. We opted for outdoor sitting, regretted that. The indoor is a bit more elegant and having some random homeless screaming is not a pleasant experience. 1) Let's start with the bread basket. Soft warm french bread and lavash or Parmesan crisps with butter. Even the butter was just plain soft butter. C'mon make a signature butter, we're paying $130/pp. Take notes from for example: Mariposa @Neiman's (yummy pop overs and their flavored strawberry butter). I'll give the fresh baked bread a 3 out of 5. Photo of menu attached for detailed description of each entree. 1) beets salad. I had to pick out the beets and pieces of oranges. The goat cheese overwhelmed everything else as the ratio to all the ingredients overpowered the entire creation. 2 out of 5 2) a. presentation on the poached scallop was a feast to my eyes but it tasted a bit like dirty seawater. 1.5 out of 5 b. Ahi crudo-nothing special, it tasted like a regular ahi u get anywhere. It was quite bland. 2 out of 5 3) a.strip loin & short rib. Meat was done perfectly medium, tender and seasoning was spot on however, the nori tempura topping the sirloin was cold and chewy like if the their sous chef had fried them ahead of time and it just sat there waiting to be used. Same with the cauliflower. That pommes purée was so strong like if you accidently grabbed a bottle of mustard! It shot up so quickly that it cleared my sinus. 2 out of 5 and that's for the sirloin itself; the rest on the plate 1/2 out of 5 b. Pan seared kona kampachi- took a bite and handed it over to hubs! The intensity of the fishy taste was too much! Although the skin had a crunch, the fish smelled and tasted like the sea. It wasn't moist or melt in your mouth kind of fish and that sauce looking like bodily fluid, not appealing at all. 1 out of 5 4) a. Citrus olive cake. It had just enough hint of citrus, very light and delicate. 4 out of 5 b. Honu tart-everything about this was devine! The mousse not too rich and the mix of the walnut, dark chocolate and peanut butter was perfectly put together. Perfect balance of sweetness with some nutty crunch. 5 out of 5. I had one piece left and I had our server wrap it up for my breakfast the next day and to my surprise, he added 2 more!! For $350 go somewhere else! And once again...Alan Wong's win!

Overpriced and Out of Synch with Itself. Double birthday dinner, and we were treated to an unexpected and slow sinking disaster of Titanic proportions. Not worth the high prices charged for tasting menu. Shout out to Nestor for least some effort and being patient. Decor/ambiance. Loud next to the Mai Tai Bar. Not really good for the intimate or cozy experience we were hoping for in a place that forces you to buy their overpriced tasting menu. Confused here: Nice white paneled wood and molding on the inside in a crazy ensemble with the tackiest 90's Home Depot furniture ever. Corian table tops? And the most uncomfortable wicker chairs. What are we in, The Cheesecake Factory? (For the record, I like The Cheesecake Factory, but we paid Michelin prices.) Bread. Parmesan crisps. Like chips; salty but decent. Soft French bread. Special salted butter. Good. Asparagus salad. If totally into a more raw (cooked, though) asparagus flavor, go for it. Otherwise, not really refreshing as a salad must be -- absent an amuse buche. Do not recommend. Beet Salad. Actually decent. Various colored beets with delicious cream sauce. Perfect palate balancing act: the two kept this one interesting. Recommend. Cold Poached Scallops. The coconut vinaigrette mix was actually pretty good. Never thought cold scallops would be this tasty. Recommend. Tuna poke. Way too salty, but I forced myself to eat it because I paid for it. Could feel my arteries hardening, and there wasn't enough wonton crisps to attenuate the saltiness. Had to take many pieces of the free baguette to eat it. Even the tasteless paper thin radish slices didn't help. Avoid. Wagyu Striploin. Recommended by chef to be served medium rare. I actually found this meat to be a bit tough and would have been better medium. Some extra chewy bits ruined its consistency and texture for me. And damn, the salt again! By itself, the meat was a level of bearable salty. But somehow, combining it with all of the other ingredients made it unbearably salty -- especially after having forced myself to consume the salty tuna earlier. Server sent it back, and they supposedly removed the finishing salt. Holy crap, still salty, but at least the meat was somewhat edible by itself. Potato purée was good and salted down, but the dark sauce was definitely too salty. The Swiss chard also salted, and by itself was good. And the fried king mushrooms paired well with the purée. But in combination, complete train wreck like Spider-Man 3. Skip this one hard. Kampachi. Prepared with various greens, and some word shrimp and fish cake -- which had a consistency like an egg cake. Quite good, actually. Crispy skin was a nice touch. All ingredients coalesced into a rather masterful (though somewhat messy looking) symphony of flavors and textures to keep the mouth humming along til the end. Recommend wholeheartedly. Baked Alaska Spumoni. This was a joke, right? Akin to the Holy Roman Empire, this disaster dessert was a walking oxymoron: it was neither spumoni nor baked Alaska. I've had both desserts before, and I love them both. Funny when the server questioned me on the spumoni, and I said yeah, I just had it last week, so trust me when I tell you what spumoni is. So when this came out, let's just this is the hybrid dessert that you never asked for. Sure, they did the look of the baked Alaska up top, but the texture and taste? Nope. And spumoni is supposed to be three distinct and delicious flavors of creamy ice cream: nope again. Just a sad looking and flavor muted green mess inside a half shell of chocolate. Sweet and eaten, yes, because I paid for it. And they put a candle on it and did the whole hammy birthday schtick, so I was peer pressured. Pass. Russian Honey Cake. Layers of honey cake with some white crème fraiche in between. Light and not too sweet. Reminded me pleasantly of a bowl of Honey Nut Cheerios. Actually recommend. Maybe ask for some more crème fraiche on the side. Keiki menu. We got the fish for our daughter. Decent food but nothing special. First course fruit bowl was surprisingly bad. Honeydew was not ripe; cantaloupe not ripe; blueberries not ripe. Only thing good was pineapple because Hawaii. Overall, far too many misses. Level of value for the money is just not there. The wife left feeling bad we spent the money after a fantastic meal at Hy's the night before, so she actually wanted me to rate Azure a single star. Service was decent, but many dishes were just slow coming out. And though we complained, no manager was ever brought out. Of note, the piano music with the live piano player was great and was able to take 2 song requests. So much better than the incongruous mix of music over the PA. Good luck, whatever you decide!

Heavenly--sums up the dining experience at Azure at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. Entering the large columned Pink Palace, you get a sense of walking into history and nostalgic grandeur. The Azure's ambiance --tasteful, clean lines, sophisticated. This is exactly the special occasion dining experience I wanted for a friend's birthday dinner. I scheduled the reservations at 6:15 in time for the 6:30 sunset. The weather had other plans and rained throughout the day. The outdoor patio, closed. Diners were seated indoors. Perhaps acknowledging the birthday celebration ; ), the sun decided to make an appearance, turning the sky pink-purple. The weather improved and later guests were seated outdoors. Dinner: The first dish--The natural flavor of the beets shine. Mildly sweet and offset by the savory whipped goat cheese. Yummy. They have a green salad as an alternative. Get the beets. The second dish we selected the Ahi Crudo--The sashimi --tender with the ponzu and pickled heart of palm and savory radish slices--my friend preferred. Poached scallops--My preference. Tender sweet, oceany. The delicate white coconut milk vinaigrette dotted with tiny islands of floating green basil oil --wow. We couldn't let the light sauce go to waste and sopped the sauce up with the house bread--sorry etiquette police ; ). For the main dishes we selected -The Snake River Farm Striploin and Short rib--Cauliflower, Chive & Nori Tempura. Tender marbled striploin and tasty short rib. Pommes Puree--buttery, melt in your mouth potatoes. -The Pan Seared Kona Kampachi--crisp skin, tender fish. (Caution there is shrimp in the mousse--for shellfish allergies). Both choices--delicious. Dessert -Citrus Olive Cake--Lemon Crème Legere, Macerated Li-Hing Strawberries, Vanilla Rhubarb, Citrus Olive Cake, Olive Tuille--lemons and strawberries were the main flavors--moist cake. -Honu Tart--Walnut Caramel, Dark Chocolate Ganache, Peanut Butter Mousse, Chocolate Tuille--three tarts, with three dollops of peanut butter mouse--make sure to eat the mousse with the tart--yum! In summary--The chef subtly augmented and highlighted the titled star of each dish with just the right enhancements, nothing too heavy handed. Server--friendly and described each dish as it was presented. Drinks--the Greygoose martinis with three olives--"this is what a martini should taste like" my friend commented. Overall--Very enjoyable dining experience. (Note: Parking - Arrival at the entrance. The car stopped. I expected my door to be opened. The valet skipped opening my door and headed straight for the driver, so I pulled up my boot straps and let myself out. Sorry, I'm sounding a bit pretentious ; ) : ) For Friday 2/17/2023

What an incredible experience! Absolutely perfect food with a mix of fresh seafood, bright flavors and gorgeous presentation. The beet salad was delicious with whipped goat cheese to die for! The poached scallops had a basil and coconut mixture that I would like to bathe in. It was hard not to lick the bowl. The pan seared fresh fish was done perfectly with a crispy outside that was a chef's kiss to the flavorful presentation. Truly outstanding. The service was delightful and the outdoor location right on Waikiki beach was a delight. Highly recommended!

My first dining experience at The Royal Hawaiian was 30 years prior (I was 18 at the time) and was so memorable I wanted to return. The second time here for dinner did not disappoint. My husband and I found the restaurant and booked a reservation. We came for dinner and enjoyed a beautiful sunset with our meal. The service was great and the food was excellent. I don't do a lot of food reviews but their seafood appetizer was one of the best I've ever had (and it was huge). Since it was pre-Covid I'm not sure if the menu has changed, suffice to say that our entire dining experience here was great and we would absolutely return. The atmosphere here is a plus...Highly recommend this place and will definitely be visiting this establishment again when we come back to Oahu.

We had an amazing experience at this beautiful restaurant located in the ocean front of The Pink Palace = Royal Hawaiian Resort in Waikiki. The stake was my best ever! The server Satomi was professional and kind. The bonus was "The Waikiki" view and the wave sounds. You'll have a precious + happy 2 hours with the flavorful 4 course menu!

Our dining experience for my birthday was AMAZING. The food was delicious and the ambiance was great since we sat outside. Even though it's currently a fixed menu, the quality of the food was still outstanding. Here is my review of the courses I had: Asparagus Salad: The presentation was gorgeous and too pretty to eat. The flavors were unique and amazing. Check out my pic! Poached Scallops: The coconut milk sauce was great and the server mentioned that people use it for their bread as well. This was also a solid dish. Chef's Market Fish - The size of this fish was generous and I enjoyed the sauce and sides it came with such as the roasted corn and king mushrooms. Basked Alaska Dessert - This was a nice end to our fantastic meal and it seemed the most popular since I saw others getting the same thing. I recommend making reservations far in advance if you'd like a table outside with a view of the beach and Diamond Head. Overall, this has been one of my favorite places to eat and perfect for special occasions. The table next to us was celebrating a birthday as well. I would definitely like to dine here again someday.

Amazing date night!! We ordered off the prefixe menu this night and our server was Thomas, aka Tom. Friendliest guy here! He was very efficient, knowing we were in a bit of a hurry, and we still felt dinner was relaxed and enjoyable. He's really nice and I really enjoyed chatting with him. Thanks for the corn on the cob tip!! The asparagus salad was amazing! And the scallops too. Absolutely my favorite things here. The coconut vinaigrette the scallops are placed in was superb. We mopped that sauce with the bread. For our main course we both got the Wagyu steak with truffle creamed corn, chard leaves, fried King mushroom, and pickled garlic. The Wagyu was incredibly soft and so delicious. I really enjoyed the textures and flavors of the complimenting creamed corn, mushroom and chard. I just wish they would have lightened up on that truffle oil. It was far too strong and made me feel just a little nauseated. The desserts were a baked Alaska and a German honey cake. I'm not big on desserts and both were a bit too flavor heavy for me. Definitely I would have enjoyed a few more of the appetizers or salad to the dessert but other patrons were inhaling them!! Really happy with the date night here

I just got back from a mini staycation at the Royal Hilton and it was just as nice as I'd imagined it would be. This review is for Azure, the fine dining restaurant located in the hotel. I made reservations and requested a nice table closest to the ocean, and that's exactly what we got; a table in a private cabana just a short distance from the water. Beautiful view of Diamond Head and the gorgeous Hawaiian sunset. Right now they are only serving pre fixe dinners with 4 courses, and the price is 130.00 per person. I thought that was a bit extravagant, but dinner was so delectable and worth every penny. For the first course, we had a choice of asparagus salad or beet salad. I chose beets and my companion chose asparagus. My beet salad had chunks of fresh orange, and burrata with a garnish of fried brioche dressed in a light vinaigrette. Mmmmm! My companion had the asparagus salad, which she said "it was ok" as she shrugged. 2nd course I chose scallops and she chose ahi poke. We both loved our choices. My scallops came with a bit of cucumber and lemon confit, and had a coconut milk vinaigrette which was so light and perfect for the scallops. I wish I could eat this every day. 3rd course I chose the fish, which was kampachi. They gave me a large sized piece which was cooked perfectly, with crunchy, crispy skin and melt in your mouth fish served with ginger vinaigrette, corn and mushrooms. Finally it was time for dessert, which made me kind of sad because I really didn't want this dinner to end.... but *sigh*, I chose the Russian Honey cake, which had hints of orange, a dark chocolate ganache, and accents of creme fraiche. A perfect ending to a fabulous meal. Service was extremely attentive without being intrusive, and I forgot to mention the tasty bread and butter they brought out to begin our meal. Don't eat too much, there is a lot more food to come. I highly recommend this restaurant for a special occasion or date night.

Great place for celebrating! My husband and I celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary with a delicious dinner at Azure. It's located right on the beach in the Royal Hawaiian. We watched the sunset as we enjoyed our Prix fixe meal. I started with the beautiful beet salad. Loved the poached scallops and enjoyed my perfectly seared Kanpachi. The olive oil cake was so pretty and presented with a Happy Anniversary. It was light and fresh. Great meal and friendly attentive service. Our waiter was so nice. Our two teenage boys celebrated with us. They also enjoyed the meal and had countless baskets of bread!

The only reason I'm giving this place 2 stars is because the service is amazing. We came here for our honeymoon dinner and the hostess was kind enough to get us a cabana seat on the patio. Beautiful view. We sat down and we had a set menu that said happy honeymoon on the top which was very thoughtful. We were really excited to try the food and we were extremely UNDERwhelmed. We started with the beet salad which was very boring. Nothing special. I got the scallops which were okay and my husband got the ahi which tasted fishy. For entrees we got the steak and fish which were okay as well. Dessert we got one of each which were both nothing interesting. I would recommend not spending the $300 and trying some local spots that are actually worth the hype.

Pros: convenient location Great view Friendly service Pretty presentation of the food Cons: ok food Food took some time to come out but after all, we were in no rush and on vacation so that' was ok.....

Sevice was great, ambiance was ok but food was horrible!!! Too expensive definitely Not worth the money

Aloha Yelpers! Royal Hawaiian Hotel is a beautiful place! Locate inside is one of the top five hot spot in Waikiki- Azure Restaurant is an excellent place for lunch while at Waikiki beach - it's steps away from the water. We enjoyed the house burger and Mahi-Mahi Sandwich with fries for lunch! If you're visiting Waikiki this place is a must!

Solid 4 star venue with excellent service and pre fixe menu. The beet salad with whipped goat cheese was one of the best beet salad I had. Reminded me of the whipped Gorgonzola beet salad from Hualalai many years back but was sadly discontinued. The plating for the poached scallop was a work of art and the citrus sauce complemented the dish well. The steak was honestly ok but the brisket accompaniment was wonderful. Overall a nice place to enjoy a great fine dining experience in Waikiki.

We had a wonderful dining experience here. Service was attentive, appetizers, main courses and desserts are all excellent. The prix fixe menu is not just creative but executed perfectly with the right amount of the island vibe in it. The only thing we don't like is the grilled kampachi main course which is a little too fishy in our opinion, but it's more about the fish itself than the cooking. We sat outdoors and got an amazing view of diamond head, beach and sunset. Ants attracted by the food can show up on the table, so pick a table that's further from the beach if that's a problem.

Was here in 2015 and never reviewed it but one of the best times I had. Eight courses and 5 wine pairings. It was expensive but it was on a trip for my mom's 75 bday. Amazing food. Spectacular ambience. Attentive service.

Our server was Raymond, who's been there for 40 years but doesn't look it. He did everything perfectly and effortlessly. Took pictures of us with Diamond Head in the background, explained what we were drinking and eating, attended to every need without us asking. The view from out table was panoramic and relaxing. My wife and I had the fixed price four-course meal with the wine pairings. Started with a warm beet salad, I had scallops next, then the steak/short ribs with garlic mashed potatoes and finally a chocolate tort for dessert. The pairings started with an excellent champagne, followed by a dry Riesling for the scallops, a full-bodied red for the steak and a fine port with dessert. To get us home safely, Raymond brought out the strongest Kona coffee I've ever tasted. You'd think it was espresso.. This was the most expensive meal I've ever had. But my wife was giggling like a little girl afterwards. Happy wife, happy life as Raymond quipped.

Went for breakfast and was really disappointed in the acai bowl - it tasted like ice cream and it had very little granola. However, the location and the staff make the place great. I probably just picked the wrong dish.

We celebrated the last day on the islands with this excellent meal - got the chef's tasting and was delicious. First course with beet salad was perfectly executed but fairly simple. What really wowed us was the poached scallop second course. The sauce was SO complex and tasty, and plated beautifully. The main course of kampachi was perfectly cooked and all sides paired superbly. Overall highly recommend if you are looking for a romantic fine dining-esque meal. Side note- shout out to the wonderful waiter who has worked there for 30+ years and his knowledge of the menu and island!

Good location on the beach. Service was good , friendly wait staff. Currently there is no chef as the wait staff told us. Small portions for the set menu, salty, not a memorable dining experience other than the beautiful view of the Waikiki landscape. Meal was about $330 with wine tasting for 2 people. 在海滩上的好位置。服务很好，友好的侍应生。正如侍应生告诉我们的那样，目前没有厨师。套餐的份量很小，咸，除了威基基景观的美丽景色之外，没有什么难忘的用餐体验。餐费约为 330 美元，含 2 人品酒。

Very disappointing dining experience. They only have a prix fixe menu, with very limited choices, only 2-3 to choose from. Exorbitant prices for so-so dishes, which are minuscule. Definitely not what it used to be. To be avoided, unless you want to throw away your money.

This restaurant surprised me as I thought the portion sizes were going to be small... I left full when leaving! LOL besides being full, the food was delicious! We pretty much ordered everything on the dinner menu besides the vegan options. Packed with tons of flavor. Our waiter David was remarkable and friendly! Actually the whole staff was! I highly recommend eating here if you want a beautiful view of Diamond head or a wonderful sunset. This place will not disappoint!

Came here to celebrate my girlfriends Bday. What a great venue to have an amazing bday experience! We requested for outdoor seating and had the most beautiful view of the beach and sunset. Seated in our own cabana ,, it was nice and open enough to enjoy the view and still have a little privacy . Our server was great , very friendly, attentive and personable . Food was excellent . It was a pre fix dinner .. great options ... Beautiful presentation and delicious. We had a fabulous time and will come back again for another big celebration .

Long overdue review. Such amazing service. I was addressed by my title and name from the hostess to the busser to the server to the new hostess. The well-mannered hostess sat me in the perfect seat to watch the sunset. I eat fast or the food was the perfect proportion to my liking. I had the 3 course meal and they were all PERFECTLY prepared. The Brussels sprout salad had bacon in it (yummo) The filet mignon was so soft and easy to digest- it's a win that it's better than the Ruth's Chris filet mignon. I loved the marrow and perfectly proportioned truffles. I ate the whole dish because every piece was perfect. I just wished there was more pomme purée haha (small fatty). The chestnut Mont Blanc was soooo perfect. It reminds me of a milk candy my aunts would bring home to me from the Philippines mixed with a ganache cake. Drooling again, excuse me.

Placed a reservation here since I was staying at the Royal Hawaiian. The servers and hosts were helpful and friendly, and I got a beachfront seat. Said seating was mixed- you get to watch the lovely Hawaiian sunset, but you also have to deal with beachgoers, so your mileage may vary. It looked like there were more private tables available for more than two people. The food was decent- the beet salad just felt confused and nothing vibed together in it, while the other courses were good. I'd recommend Azure as a romantic date night but not worth going out of the way for.

9/18/2021 Great dinner experience at Azure on the Waikiki beach. We were so hungry so we finished this gorgeous dinner very quick (about an hour). Service was very professional and I saw there was some staff training 6am in the morning. Each dish was gorgeous and elegant. I will definitely come back here again to have a dinner with Waikiki beach sunset.